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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1927
Page
2
A collection of short notices advertising positions and services including a good waitress, sale of irrigated land and cottages, waste paper, tenders for church reroofing at Forbes, architectural quotes, lucerne hay, shearers needed at Bedgerabong, a dressmaking and millinery school, and a polyglot college notice for March 1927 with tuition details and telephone contact.
Mr and Mrs H Loxley express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for sympathy over the death of their daughter Esther and to hospital staff. Mr Duncan Curry offers similar thanks for sympathy on the death of his dear wife. Ford car and two Ford trucks for sale by F Rath & Co Forbes listings.
Farmers invited to Mr G Bassett's farm to view the new Massey Harris Power Lift stiff tine cultivator in action on Friday April 15 at 2 pm. Don’t miss this chance to see the implement at work and learn its benefits.
Local notices list Methodist services and meetings in Forbes. Sunday April 4 includes 10 p.m. services with Sunday School and Kindergarten at 11 p.m. and a 7.20 p.m. event at Bogan Gate. Rev. J W Booth leads, with a quarterly meeting set for April 6 at 8 p.m. Ladies Church Aid meets April 7 at 3 p.m.
The notice lists a Passion Sunday timetable with Holy Communion at 9 20 am and Chora Eucharist at 10 20 am followed by Sunday School at 7 30 pm. It also mentions Brensong and evening activities plus a range of clothing items from Ming Buthgate's including gloves robes and dust coats.
Weather forecast for Friday to Monday shows mixed rain chances and varying temperatures from 42 to 82 degrees. Forbes notes Tom Webb's Premier Butchery now makes sausages amid a parade of local market results including Sheep and Cattle yardage and a story of Condobolin bowling greens built by Rev Father O'Brien on the Lachlan River bank with a forthcoming pavilion.
About 28 persons sat to euchre with Mr J Francis winning the ladies’ prize and Mr E Rudd the gentlemen’s after a fine set of games. Around 40 couples danced, Miss Harkett and Mr Hohnberg won the chocolate wall. A supper was provided by the ladies and music from Messrs J Paut and A Schaeffer. Estimated proceeds about £15.
The town clerk reports water will be cut off in Johnson and Dowling Streets from 10 am tomorrow for a few hours to adjust the main. Crews will work quickly to minimize inconvenience to users as heat subsides.
In a Sydney paper excerpt about St Patrick’s Day legends, a humorous tale features Father William meeting a dairy farm youth who greets him by name. The boy confesses he first saw the priest at the races, not Mass, highlighting lighthearted crowd-pleasing charity and sport among diverse parishioners.
An important business change will take place in Forbes as ES Casely ends his connection with J. Manson & Co. Bassett, previously in charge of the dress department at D. & W. Murray Ltd in Sydney, will take over Casely’s interest. Casely will depart in July, with Bassett starting immediately. Casely’s departure leaves a gap in town affairs.
At a congregational meeting of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church last night members discussed plans for the church's fiftieth anniversary with Rev. Dunstag hoped to attend and an invitation extended to the Moderator General. In Forbes J Anderson celebrated his seventieth birthday with a refreshed golf season kickoff and a gathering of friends and family.
Local notices report returning residents from holidays to Forbes and surrounding towns including Mr. and Mrs. Haugh, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace, and Mrs. Peters. Hospital transfers, church services, licenses, and new appointments are noted alongside engagements, travels, and regional observations from Forbes and nearby areas.
A March 25 message from Shanchal reports deteriorating conditions in Hankow with evacuations of Japanese and American women and children. The Hankow labor union is said to dominate events as two Japanese are reported killed at Nanking, ships reinforced with marines, and American witnesses citing serious outrages against American women.
Allegations state Charles Foota lies severely injured in Fortes District Hospital with a broken jaw three broken ribs and possible further injuries after a Saturday dispute at South Forbes. Arthur Elwyn Girdham allegedly fought Foota then two men attacked him. police say blood was found on the assailants boots and clothing. Arthur Elwyn Girdham Henry August Renke and Reginald Kelly to appear before Mr C A Arnold P M at Court of Petty Sessions today charged with assault causing actual bodily harm.
Sydney reports a short conference between colliery owners and deputies on Maitland coal fields and Mr Lazzarini, Chief Secretary. The Lord Mayor's ball for the Duke and Duchess of York drew vast attendance at the Sydney Town Hall. An alluvial Edie Creek goldfield assessment and tariff notes on slasaware were discussed. a rail tragedy near Canterbury left PHIMp Hamill dead. Five injured in a New Zealand car plunge. WA election signs a volatile party balance with Labor likely in trouble. A Deagon incident saw a man die after touching a broken overhead wire.
In Sydney on Saturday the Duke and Duchess of York arrived aboard the Renown. Thousands lined fore shores as guns boomed. They landed at Farm Cove, toured a decorated city, and proceeded to Government House amid warm public reception. The Little Duchess wins hearts with her sunny smile. Royal duties follow amid tumultuous welcomes.
The town of Forbes bids farewell to Bagration White after 81 years as a resident. A civic gathering at Town Hall hosted by Mayor A. B. Twogowd featured speeches praising his long service and character. He received a traveling rug and a drawing table for Mrs. White, then left with plans to settle near the metropolis. White arrived in Forbes in 1580 as manager for Wright Heaton & Co. and has many stories from past days.
The Parkes Coursing Club meeting is set for tomorrow with most nominations from Forbes. Notable entries include The Aich, Silverton, Wallace, Lord Heart, Bronze Pigeon, Majestic, Apiary Maid and others. Forbes entries dominate several stakes though few for Bitch Puppy and Cox Puppies, as the committee adjusts to a seven day mixed stakes format. The Forbes Club opens next week with nominations closing Monday, and a first electric hare meeting at Epping slated for April 9.
Austen and Pratley stock of new goods arrives with low prices. Black's Store North Hill advertises wholesome provisions and a notable selection creating a strong appeal to shoppers.
Henry August Renke Reginald Kelly and Arthur E Girdham faced Mr A Arnold at Pallee Court charged with causing actual bodily harm. By consent a remand to April 26 was granted as the victim, in hospital, cannot appear. State Ball allowed sale of £20 or two £10 notes, Mr Meillon defended.
Desmond Corby faced charges of being drunk and using indecent language at the Town Hall courtyard during the Cabaret Ball. He pled guilty to both counts. Sergeant Hinchey testified he stood at the door with several ladies nearby when the remarks were made. The PM fined him on the first charge and sentenced him to two months on the second, with time to run concurrently.
Richard South was fined £41 with costs for noisy exhausts on his motorcycle, a police court case notes about half the bikes failing to meet standards. The judge warned silencers are a public nuisance as evidence described the rider speeding along Doning Street, endangering bystanders.
Frederick Butler pleaded guilty to stealing a teal jug and £16 3s returned. Police evidence showed entry to a room at Twitersall's Hotel and theft of the money, with recovery of some coins. Mr Arnold ordered the return of recovered money.
An OCR read mixes Ladies and Children's Millinery on Hankin Street with assorted ad copy about camouflage fashion, stationery, and concert tickets. The jumbled lines reference an Advocate office, and stray phrases imply social activities, consumer goods, and a call for elegant attire amid casual journalistic fragments.
Racing notes report the death of the retired horse Soorak once owned by F G Spurway and to stand at Walter Harrison's stud. Wingen led the Ancot Cup division and won the runoff for George Sheehan's Brongino, taking £600. Forbes meeting enters its second day with the Forbes Jockey Club Handicap drawing strong nominations.
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